The majority of landlords (75%) are very concerned about plans to abolish no-fault evictions, labelling it “a catastrophe”.
A Landbay poll reveals that landlords most fear a loss of control of their property and their ability to remove problem tenants when the Renters’ Rights Bill takes effect, likely before next summer.
One landlord said: “Abolition of section 21 is completely wrong - landlords need to be able to take back control of their property, if so desired, once the fixed term AST has expired.”
Another told Landbay: “It’s a catastrophe for landlords. It takes away any control of the property from them.”
Landlords also fear the already slow and lengthy legal process will only worsen due to increased demand as courts hear possession claims and landlords look to use section 8 powers instead.
One landlord told Landbay: “To have any faith in these proposals is to be naive with regard the capacity of the British court system to handle the workload in a reasonable time.”
Another added: “Currently, the courts are overwhelmed with the amount of requests they get. The courts need to cope before the Bill is implemented.”
Rob Stanton (pictured), sales and distribution director at the buy-to-let lender, says: “While no decent landlord will object to tenants being treated fairly, they argue that the property owner deserves the same rights.
"We have to hope that, as the Bill starts its long journey through parliament and the House of Lords, amendments are made to create a fairer piece of legislation that doesn’t negatively impact supply or rent for tenants.”
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